tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-171369762024-03-06T22:18:24.844-08:00Through Rosey's Tinted SpectaclesRosey Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02718761083004497241noreply@blogger.comBlogger804125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17136976.post-26462414504000250632012-12-02T17:35:00.000-08:002012-12-04T17:51:59.220-08:00Marguerite Bay, Antarctica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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.... science never sleeps. An opportunity came up for Mairi and I to visit our weather station on the Ronne Ice Shelf. It's a long journey, stopping at Fossil Bluff to refuel, then a further 2.5 hours south. Once on the ground our work went well, raising the weather station clear of the accumulated snow and checking all was working as it should. We finished at 7pm and were then due to fly north to Sky Blu where we could camp for the night before returning to Rothera the following morning. However, that night Rothera found itself with every single plane out in the field. At least one plane should always be at Rothera for search and rescue missions. As we had completed our work we were called back to base that night. So from Sky Blu, we pushed on through to Fossil Bluff, then from Fossil Bluff back up to Rothera. Despite the long hours the final stint of the journey was utterly beautiful with the sun not quite setting behind us as we flew the last few miles back to base. To cap it all, the Movember party was still going strong and we were greeted with a lot of cheery people waving from the Boatshed as we came into land.</div>
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Movember at Rothera. Being in Antarctica does not stop our menfolk from sporting some excellent moustaches. Movember, Antarctica Day and 1st of December was to be celebrated at Rothera with a Movember Award Ceremony (prizes for the best, bushiest and worst), a BBQ on the wharf, and a Boatshed party with live music from Antranceica. It was going to be an excellent evening, but sadly one that I would miss because meanwhile..... (Thanks to Rose for the photo)</div>
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Sun-up. Definitely (yet another) moment to remember from my time at Rothera. Feeling the sun on my face and the glare in my eyes for the first time in 63 days.</div>Rosey Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02718761083004497241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17136976.post-78500139319680728032012-07-18T16:05:00.000-07:002012-07-19T16:20:16.020-07:00Rothera, Antarctica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We reached base and were able to carry George straight into the surgery where Mairi, Ash and Rob had been working hard to set everything up. On closer examination, we decided that the only option available to George was amputation at the hip at which point he declared himself miraculously recovered. Thanks again to Dr Rob doc for the photo, and for all his patience and expertise in explaining what we did and didn't get right.</div>Rosey Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02718761083004497241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17136976.post-31223749094675743742012-07-18T15:57:00.000-07:002012-07-19T16:00:21.367-07:00Rothera, Antarctica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Once we reached the skidoos, we strapped George onto a sledge and set off in convey back to base. Dale did an excellent job of counter-balancing the sledge so it didn't tip over as we went round corners. Thanks to Dr Rob doc for the photo.</div>Rosey Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02718761083004497241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17136976.post-46508133063185640752012-07-18T15:49:00.000-07:002012-07-19T15:57:10.860-07:00Rothera, Antarctica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After getting caught up in the bothy bag, tripping over George and tripping over his bad leg several times, we finally managed to get him splinted and strapped to a stretcher for the journey home. The terrain on west beach is fairly rocky so we had to carry him and drag him as best we could, until we reached the skidoos. Thanks to Dr Rob doc for the photo.</div>Rosey Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02718761083004497241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17136976.post-67303808517290595652012-07-18T15:30:00.000-07:002012-07-19T15:48:54.368-07:00Rothera, Antarctica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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George (our base commander) had dropped a hint that there may be a training incident on Wednesday afternoon. So when at lunch time today he got up to "go for a walk around the point" we suggested that maybe he would rather stay indoors with us, safe and sound. There was no persuading him however, and 30 minutes later he had missed his sign-back time. To make matters worse it suddenly turned out that Dr Rob doc was conveniently "in the field, and not coming back", along with Dave, our head FA. Cue mild panic and station wide mayhem. Adam, our comms manager and deputy BC, took control and soon had Scott and me running out to east beach with some immediate aid supplies. We found George in an unhappy state sprawled on the beach with a badly broken leg. This is George, in our capable hands. And me, not holding his neck still (because I kept forgetting I was supposed to), not administering oxygen (because we couldn't make the cylinder work) and giving him anaphylactic shock (because he is allergic to the pain relief I tried to give him). Thanks to Dr Rob doc for the photo (who wasn't in the field afterall).</div>Rosey Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02718761083004497241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17136976.post-85785436642768395282012-07-12T12:20:00.002-07:002012-07-12T12:20:46.845-07:00Rothera, Antarctica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Rothera A+E on a Thursday afternoon. Poor Greendog was tackling the post lunch washing-up when an unyielding pineapple tin sliced the top of his right-hand middle finger. Dr Rob doc thought it would be the perfect opportunity for us to practise our sewing skills so, after he dosed Rob up with some local anaesthetic, I put in the first stitch and Sister Jackson administered the second. Dr Rob doc guided us through perfectly and Rob was the perfect patient. He is now back up on his feet, and will make a full recovery. Just another day in Rothera A+E.</div>Rosey Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02718761083004497241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17136976.post-67116830880109396672012-07-11T07:38:00.001-07:002012-07-11T07:38:43.803-07:00Rothera, Antarctica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A foggy, almost-Spring morning at Rothera. Despite the fact that it has only been 3 weeks since Midwinter, it feels very Springy here today. The temperature has suddenly increased 10 degrees to a balmy -5, and the winds have died right down. Still no sign of the sun though- I took this on my way back from smoko, at 11 o'clock.</div>Rosey Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02718761083004497241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17136976.post-19530482744396388742012-06-17T08:38:00.000-07:002012-10-06T08:44:35.126-07:00Rothera, Antarctica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With the temperatures staying consistently low (-16 degrees C here), sea ice is forming around Rothera point. Once the ice is fully formed our team of field assistants will do daily thickness measurements. When it is above 25cm we will be able to head out onto the ice for diving and recreation.</div>
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Perhaps not the best photo I have ever taken but this is what an Antarctic storm looks like. Winds gusting up to 60 knots and snow blowing at you so hard it becomes tricky to breathe, let alone see and walk. Lots of fun though.Rosey Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02718761083004497241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17136976.post-87394387346871622182012-05-30T08:01:00.000-07:002012-10-06T08:13:28.647-07:00Rothera, Antarctica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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View from Old Bransfield, looking north, at around 11:30 am.Rosey Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02718761083004497241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17136976.post-62273901459573307802012-05-28T07:54:00.000-07:002012-10-06T07:59:11.405-07:00Rothera, Antarctica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With the sun just skirting below horizon we are treated to hours of beautiful low light. This is just around the point, looking east towards Pour Quoi Pas island.</div>
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One of the highlights of wintering at an Antarctic base is Midwinters. It's taken as seriously as Christmas is at home, and of course, there are presents. Unlike at home, there is no chance of popping into town for Christmas shopping so we make do with what we can find on base. At the beginning of winter we each pulled a name out of a hat. I got
Adam comms and, after much debate, I began designing a patchwork quilt made out of
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room curtains, fleece sleeping bag liners, FID shirts, ventile, orange
overalls, tent fabric, burnt tea-towels, BAS t-shirts, hoodies and
badges, and a bit of Javelin Jones' parachute.</div>
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With day light hours rapidly dwinding we have to take every opportunity to get out and enjoy it, even if it means taking a few hours off in the middle of the day on a Thursday. Ash took Tim and me out to Stork bowl for a few runs.</div>
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The view across Ryder Bay out to one of my favourite mountains, looking particularly wintery.Rosey Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02718761083004497241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17136976.post-39443874097673637902012-05-18T17:32:00.000-07:002012-09-27T18:04:58.972-07:00Rothera, Antarctica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Rothera 2012 wintering team at sun-down with what is left of our flag. At sun-up Scott (the youngest member of the team) will raise a new flag. From left to right: Dr Rob doc, Dave, Tom, Phil, Jacko, Dale, Steve, Muzza, me, Jack, Ash George, Scott, Mr Boat, Ash, Greendog, Justin and Adam. Thanks very much to Adam for the great photo.</div>Rosey Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02718761083004497241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17136976.post-35366799500341149502012-05-18T13:30:00.001-07:002012-07-11T08:00:08.390-07:00Rothera, Antarctica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sun-down at Rothera. Following tradition, at solar noon, the oldest member of our team lowered the flag at Rothera to mark sun-down. 65 days to go....</div>Rosey Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02718761083004497241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17136976.post-16554664123094254202012-05-16T12:18:00.000-07:002012-05-16T12:18:10.912-07:00Rothera, Antarctica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have a satellite dish here called ARIES (Antarctic reception of images for environmental science). One of my morning jobs is to check the images coming in through Aries to make sure the dish is working correctly. Each image shows part of Antarctica (outlined in orange) and the cloud above it. This image of the Antarctic Peninsula was captured this morning at 05:00 and shows a tightly furled system heading our way. We've had a lot of snow over the last few hours and winds are reaching 40knots.... better batten down the hatches!</div>Rosey Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02718761083004497241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17136976.post-55995402525806131932012-05-09T10:57:00.000-07:002012-05-16T11:31:49.407-07:00Rothera, Antarctica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know it looks like <i>another</i> picture of Rothera but we've just realised we've only got 10 more days of sunshine, so I thought I should make the most of it. I took this at 12:50, just 40 minutes before solar noon. It's difficult to say exactly when our last sight of the sun will be but, as is Rothera tradition, we're having a Sun-Down Flag Lowering Ceremony on Friday 18th May.</div>Rosey Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02718761083004497241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17136976.post-23386142870801614692012-05-07T12:29:00.000-07:002012-05-16T10:56:08.561-07:00Rothera, Antarctica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In the Comms Tower. This is where all the official comms (including air traffic control) takes place. It's the orange tower shown in this <a href="http://roseygrant.blogspot.co.uk/2011/11/rothera-antarctica_04.html">post</a>, overlooking the runway. In a major incident, this is also where all the base officials muster. There is a big red button at the centre of the front panel labelled Crash Alarm, which takes a lot of will power not to press. This is also where Tom and I go to do our weather observations, as it gives us a good view of the sky and the surrounding area.</div>
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During the winter we have radio scheds every evening with all the winter trip parties. There are a few formalities we have to cover during the sched ('What is your location?', 'What have you done today?', 'Are you both safe and well and is your CO monitor working?', 'What are your plans for tomorrow?'). After that we usually have a few minutes to chat and exchange news. I've also been trying to give a weather forecast for the next few days, with varying success. </div>
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Today, we had a particularly special sched. <a href="http://roseygrant.blogspot.co.uk/2011/11/butler-island-antarctica_20.html">San Martin</a> (the Argentinean base on the mainland, just across Marguerite bay) got in touch with us. We chatted to them for almost an hour, comparing bases, life styles and wintering traditions. There are 24 people wintering at San Martin, all men, and all except four of them with wives and children at home. This is Phil and Mairi (front), Tom and Dr Rob Doc (middle) and George and Adam (background, with George talking to San Martin). It was fantastic to chat with our wintering neighbours.</div>Rosey Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02718761083004497241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17136976.post-79417307872426098562012-04-27T10:42:00.000-07:002012-05-16T10:44:49.039-07:00Rothera, Antarctica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sun rise over Rothera at 9:15.Rosey Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02718761083004497241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17136976.post-17266314096169501382012-04-22T19:30:00.000-07:002012-04-24T19:32:28.293-07:00Rothera, Antarctica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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